In the past, much like in Ontario, pets were treated like property in BC law. This meant that when a couple separated or divorced, the court would decide who got the pet in the same way that it would decide who got the house or the car. The BC government has proposed changes to their Family Law Act , which if passed, would recognize that pets are more than just property. They are beloved members of our families. The changes will treat pets more like children in the eyes of th